As many readers already know, Chris Bridges is now heading up the MainStreet newspaper in Barrow County.
One could assume that since it is now my name and mug replacing the spot of his column that I am taking over the sports desk at The Banks County News. While you should never assume things, you would be correct this time.
I know Chris is going to miss the relationships with the staff and players at the school.
It is a stretch switching horses midstream, with the football season in a pressure play for a playoff seat, softball ending, the cross country team preparing for the region race and basketball right around the corner. Fortunately, I have an ace up my sleeve.
As a former graduate of good ole’ Homer University, I hope I can relate more to the people at the high school.
I stopped by the high school earlier in the week and it was a little surreal since it has been a little better than five years since being in the halls. Granted, a number of the teachers I had have moved on, but there are still a few around as well as some teachers I remember as fellow students.
While it is nice to look back at the four years I spent at the high school, my attention is now more on the buildings outside.
I have to compliment the looks of the campus; everything that is behind the gym has been added since I graduated.
I am looking forward to the different events I will be covering at these new facilities.
I am also looking forward to working with the various coaching staffs at Banks County. While it might be bumpy these first few weeks, I believe that it will be a great job.
There may be a bigger fan for Banks County, but one thing is certain, we are both Leopards.
